Vol. 9 No. 5 - June 2010

Charting the New HR Order

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:50:29 -0500

Thought leaders from a quintet of cutting-edge workforce departments recently sat down with the editors of HRO Today to share their views on the past decade in human resources. Their insights on the emergent culture of measurement and the state of the world’s economy are not to be missed.

By Dirk Olin

Pre-Hire, Post-Hire Platforms

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:45:26 -0500

Providers are answering the call to deliver total talent management suites.

By Debbie Bolla

Operational, Transformational

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:42:14 -0500

An early commitment to tactical transaction is the surest path to strategic transcendence.

By Erik Van Slyke

After more than 20 years of initiatives designed to improve operational effectiveness, most HR functions have achieved neither the value promised by strategic HR, nor the operational efficiency expected of new technologies, Six Sigma, shared services, or outsourcing.

Advice Before the Storm

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:37:39 -0500

Healthcare reform is over the horizon—and employers are battening down the hatches.

By Russ Banham

With landmark healthcare legislation now firmly in place, the complexities and compliance issues surrounding the phased-in regulations have employers fidgeting. And that means consultancies are starting to realize a fast-expanding market.

Sudden Impact

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:23:35 -0500

Health reform legislation challenges HR leaders and providers to manage change—and cost.

By Tracy Watts and Kelly Traw

Of Health and Engagement

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:13:01 -0500

A value proposition for your workforce: Total Outsourcing Management.

By Jeff Miller

Reform Response

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:05:55 -0500

Benefits professionals see healthcare legislation as both less and more than its promise.

By The Editors

New legislation surrounding healthcare, namely the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), is causing concern and anxiety for employers. How much concern? Towers Watson hosted a survey in May of 650 mid- to senior-level benefit professionals to capture how employers are responding to healthcare reform challenges.

The Master of (Re)Engineering

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:01:24 -0500

NCR’s Mary Kynkor has her own theory of evolution: In the pursuit of workplace talent, it never stops.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert

There’s one word that best describes Mary Kynkor as she’s worked to transform the talent management practices at each of the companies that have employed her: re-engineering.

Good Work, Good Workplace

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:58:03 -0500

A new report reveals links between enlightened governance and employee engagement.

By Dr. Anne Herman

Engagement’s Bottom Line

DebbieBolla — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:53:48 -0500

Employees respond to customized, diverse learning channels. So does financial performance.

By Kathy Albarado

In an economy where every dollar is cautiously and carefully spent, the most important investments become apparent. Companies admit the secret to their success is their employees. Even in a down economy, investments in employee programs are on the rise.